HTN Flashcards
1
Q
What Systolic pressure is seen in Stage II HTN?
A
<160 mm hg
2
Q
Drugs used to treat HTN?
A
A- ARB, AceB - beta blockerC - Ca blockerD-Diuretic(Thaizides)
3
Q
Which HTN drug works best in African American Patients?
A
Ca++ channel blcoker
4
Q
Which HTN drug is not to be used alone?
A
beta-blocker
5
Q
List some secondary causes of HTN
A
Sleep apnea, renal ds. primary aldosteronism, renal artery stenosis
6
Q
What is the most common cause of secondary HTN?
A
Renal ds. Also see loss of function and acute peripheral edema
7
Q
Common treatment for stage II HTN?
A
2 or more drugs in a different class
